PowerNet Global selected as finalist for 2013 Goering Center Family & Private Business Awards
The Cincinnati telecom company is finalist for second year running

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PowerNet Global has been named a Goering Center Family & Private Business finalist for 2013. The Goering Center, at the University of Cincinnati, held their 14th Annual Family and Private Business Awards Gala at Cincinnati Music Hall on Aug. 27, 2013. Amongst a distinguished list of companies, PowerNet Global was selected as a finalist in the family business, 21-49 years in business category.

Applicants are judged by an independent panel of judges on several of the 10 best practices of family and private businesses as defined by the Goering Center.

"We feel honored to be amongst this tremendous group of finalists," said Allison Stevens, Chief Executive Officer of the company. "PowerNet Global prides itself on setting standards of ethical business practices within our company. We want our customers to know that they are purchasing from an honest, hard-working company that values how we are seen publicly."

Family and privately owned businesses account for more than half the total employment, new job creation, and U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP). To honor the enormous positive contributions made by family and privately owned companies, both large and small, the University of Cincinnati and the Goering Center for Family & Private Business present the annual Tri-State Family and Private Business of the Year Awards each year.

The Goering Center for Family and Private Business has been serving the region for over twenty years, monitoring the research and trends of non-public firms. They have compiled a list of best practices of successfulfamily and private businesses to form the ranking system for the awards.

About PowerNet Global

Celebrating more than 20 years as a leader in the industry and achievement as a multi-award winning company, PowerNet Global is a premier provider of high-quality voice, Internet, and managed communications services to commercial and residential customers nationwide. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, PowerNet Global has achieved consistent growth by developing and marketing an expanding array of competitive products and maintaining a clear focus on delivering unrivaled service to its partners and customers. In addition to industry awards, the company has also been recognized for its many contributions to the local community. For more information, visit www.powernetglobal.com.